A bit of thought goes a long way

When you have confidence you game can reach new heights, here are some pointers to enable you to build and maintain your confidence:

-Improve your preparation routine: The more prepared you feel going on court, the higher and more stable your confidence level. Make everything precise and predictable, your practices, your diet, your pre-match preparation etc..

-Make a realistic plan with challenging, measurable goals: The goals could cover physical development, strokes, fitness, diet, training etc.

-Get fitter: The fitter you are the more stress you can take mentally and emotionally, thus increasing your confidence.

-Think positive: Confidence is powerfully influenced by what you think, say to yourself and act. Learn to try to be positive, no matter what the situation.

-Learn from your failures and then forget them: If you have had a bad loss, learn any positive lesson and then forget it. Don't carry mistakes with you in the future, correct them and move forward.